The mission of the Human Services & Counseling program is to
provide Lindsey Wilson College students an academic and
experiential foundation, centered in the helping professions,
distinguished by academic excellence, hallmarked by an empathetic
personal orientation and demonstrated respect for humanity.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services & Counseling
is an interdisciplinary program comprised of coursework in
psychology, sociology, and social work in combination with
broad-based general education courses. (Most Human Services &
Counseling coursework is designated by an HS prefix.) Each
course is taught by faculty with advanced degrees and experience in
the course content area. Practicum experiences will equip the
student with the skills to enter a variety of work settings.
The Human Services & Counseling program is offered in a
variety of locations throughout Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee,
Virginia, and West Virginia.

Graduation Requirements

Some courses taken for the major will simultaneously fulfill
general education requirements. Please see the Graduation
Requirements (bachelor's degrees) section of this catalog for
information on the general education program.

Students should
note that the major provides only 36 of the required 39 hours of
3000-4000 level coursework, therefore students will need to
complete additional 3000-4000 level coursework to meet this
requirement.

Entrance Criteria

The following
conditions apply for acceptance to the program:

Each student must have completed at least one semester of
college coursework with a minimum overall GPA of 2.25 before
applying to the program.

Each student is expected to complete an Application for
Admission to the program prior to or as a part of the requirement
for Introduction to Human Services (HS 2103).

The application process also requires a letter of
recommendation from each of the following people:

A Lindsey Wilson College faculty member;

A community leader; and

An employer (if the student has never been employed, another
category will be assigned).

The student must have his or her advising file transferred to
Human Services & Counseling.

A personal interview may be conducted by a committee of Human
Services & Counseling faculty and staff. This committee
will review each application, letters of recommendation, and
interview content. A majority of the committee must have a
favorable recommendation for the student to be admitted into the
program.

Students will be notified in writing when the committee has
acted on their application to the program. Possible committee
action includes acceptance, probationary acceptance, or denial of
admission.

If admission is denied, the student may appeal to the Associate
Dean for the School of Professional Counseling. If admission is
denied, an alternative program of study will be recommended.

Transfer students (as well as others out of the expected course
sequence) should consult their advisor regarding the application
process.

Program Requirements: 48 hours

Along with the general education program, students must complete
the major's prerequisite and core requirements as indicated.

A. Prerequisite and Recommended Courses: 3
hours

Principles of Psychology (PSYC 1003) is recommended for HS 2103
and is a prerequisite for HS 3103 -- 3 hours

B. Core Requirements: 45 hours

Introduction to Human Services (HS 2103) -- 3 hours

Introduction to Counseling Theory (HS 2903) -- 3 hours

Principles & Techniques of Group Counseling (HS 2953) -- 3
hours

Life Span Development (HS/PSYC 3103) -- 3 hours

Abnormal Psychology (HS 3153) -- 3 hours

Case Management, Intake & Referral (HS 3233) -- 3
hours

Human Services Practicum I (HS 3503) -- 3 hours

Research Methods (HS 4003) -- 3 hours

Introduction to Counseling Techniques (HS 4153) - 3 hours

Ethics & Multicultural Diversity (HS 4253) -- 3 hours

Assessment in the Helping Professions (HS 4293) -- 3 hours

Substance Abuse (HS 4343) -- 3 hours

Mental Health Administration (HS 4893) -- 3 hours

Human Services Practicum II (HS 4943) -- 3 hours

Human Services Practicum III (HS 4953) -- 3 hours

Exit Assessment

A comprehensive examination is required for the Human Services
& Counseling program. The exam is taken in HS 4953 during
the second semester of the senior year. This examination is
graded on a 200-point scale. A student must pass each section
with 50% or better to pass. A passing grade is required for
graduation.